ELGIN · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
A
21/24
Elgin gets an A.
North Dakota Open Records Statute has no statutory deadline. ND Courts Public Access provides free statewide case search. Odyssey e-filing mandatory statewide.
Note: Statewide grade applies — no separate local grade yet computed for Elgin.
COMPUTED 2026-07-29 22:04 UTC · SCORE 21/24
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FBI.gov
FBI Wanted
U.S. Courts
BOP Inmate Locator
STATUS LEGEND: LIVE = HTTP 200-399 · WARN = 4xx · DEAD = 5xx · PENDING = checker could not reach (may still be live in browser)
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- → https://www.fbi.gov [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-29 21:38 UTC]
- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-29 21:38 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-29 21:38 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-07-29 21:38 UTC]
Method: Live source health verified against official government portals at the timestamp shown. Grade computed from a six-criterion rubric (records access, fees, turnaround, e-filing, mugshot policy, body-cam release). How we grade →
Live · FBI Most Wanted · ND Field Offices (Statewide)
Currently Wanted by the FBI
Active FBI cases from the ND field office (statewide). Data: api.fbi.gov, refreshed every 6 hours.
Wanted
FRONTA LONTRELL MILLER
Wanted
ALTON MESTETH
Wanted
PATRICK CARLOW, SR.
Wanted
RONALD OWEN HARD HEART
Source: FBI.gov · Wanted
Live · NCMEC Missing Children · ND
Children Missing From North Dakota (Statewide)
Active North Dakota cases from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (statewide feed). Refreshed every 6 hours.
Source: NCMEC · National Center for Missing & Exploited Children · If you have information, call 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678).
Live · Updated Daily
Recent North Dakota Court Cases
Most recent North Dakota court filings indexed across districts and counties.
| Docket | Parties | Indexed |
|---|---|---|
| BANKRUPTCY 26-30588 | James Yates and Laurel Yates | 07/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-30586 | Chelsie Dawn Anderson | 07/28/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-30587 | Zackary Robert Arnold | 07/28/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-30585 | Sean Michael Jankowski | 07/28/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-30584 | Christi Lynn Cox | 07/28/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-30582 | Jessica Marie Perkerewicz and Dominic Steven Perkerewicz | 07/27/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-30583 | Joshua Stephen Kostal | 07/27/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-30581 | Lucas John Nelson | 07/27/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-30580 | Jeremy Paul Hutchinson | 07/27/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-30579 | Michael Spivey | 07/27/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-30577 | Chad Allen Moore | 07/24/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-30578 | Megan Lynn Pierson | 07/24/2026 |
Cited Answers · Verified Sources · Statewide FAQ — applies to all of North Dakota
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes. Note: Statewide FAQ — applies to all of North Dakota. No city-specific FAQ is available yet — the answers below apply to the broader jurisdiction.
Where do I look up probate records in Bismarck?▼
To look up probate records in Bismarck, ND (Burleigh County), contact the Burleigh County Court at 514 E. Thayer Avenue, Bismarck, ND 58501 (701-222-6691). Probate cases (filed under 'PR' case type) are searchable through the ND Courts Public Search at https://publicsearch.ndcourts.gov/. Once a will is admitted to probate it becomes a public court record under N.D.C.C. §30.1-15-09. Certified copies of probated wills cost $20 (first 10 pages) plus $1/page additional at the Clerk of Court. ND Open Records Statute (N.D.C.C. §44-04-18) governs disclosure. Sources: ND Public Search (https://publicsearch.ndcourts.gov/), Burleigh County (https://www.burleighco.com/).
How do I look up a court case in North Dakota?▼
To look up a court case in North Dakota, use the ND Courts Public Search at https://publicsearch.ndcourts.gov/ — free name and case-number search across district, municipal, court of appeals, and supreme court records. The Public Search covers all 53 ND counties. The North Dakota Court System Office is at 600 E. Boulevard Avenue, Bismarck, ND 58505 (701-328-2221). ND Open Records Statute (N.D.C.C. §44-04-18) governs disclosure. Sealed/expunged cases are excluded. Certified copies of court documents typically cost $1 per page plus $5 certification. Sources: ND Public Search (https://publicsearch.ndcourts.gov/), ND Courts (https://www.ndcourts.gov/).
What's the right way to do a background check on someone in North Dakota?▼
To run a background check in North Dakota, use the ND Bureau of Criminal Investigation at https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/public-safety/criminal-history-records/. Name-based statewide searches cost $15; fingerprint-based with FBI costs $41.25. Authorization forms are at the BCI page; results are returned by mail in 10–14 days. The ND Courts Public Search at https://publicsearch.ndcourts.gov/ is free. ND Open Records Statute (N.D.C.C. §44-04-18) makes most criminal records public; juvenile records are restricted. Employment use must comply with the FCRA and N.D.C.C. §12.1-32-15.1, which limits use of certain non-conviction records. Sources: ND BCI (https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/), ND Courts (https://publicsearch.ndcourts.gov/).
How do I look up a business in North Dakota?▼
North Dakota business lookup: ND Secretary of State Business Search (https://firststop.sos.nd.gov/search/business) — free entity search by name, registration ID. Online filings via ND FirstStop (https://firststop.sos.nd.gov/). State filings under NDCC §10-19.1 (https://www.ndlegis.gov/cencode/t10-19-1.pdf). ND Tax Department (https://www.tax.nd.gov/) for tax registration. ND Workforce Safety & Insurance for employer info. ND Open Records Act (NDCC §44-04-18). BBB and ND AG Consumer Protection (https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/consumer-resources). County recorder for DBAs/assumed names.
Where can I find access to the ten most-wanted lists?▼
Devils Lake, ND (Ramsey County) most-wanted lists: ND BCI Most Wanted (https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/public-safety/criminal-history-records/) and ND State Patrol Most Wanted. Ramsey County Sheriff (https://www.co.ramsey.nd.us/sheriff) for local. Devils Lake PD for city. Federal: U.S. Marshals 15 Most Wanted (https://www.usmarshals.gov/wanted), FBI Ten Most Wanted (https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/topten). Crime Stoppers ND (https://www.crimestoppers-fargo.com/) for tips with rewards. Court records: ND Courts public lookup (https://www.ndcourts.gov/public-access). ND Open Records Act (NDCC §44-04-18). Devils Lake Journal local newspaper for community alerts.
How do I search property ownership in Benson?▼
Benson County, ND property ownership: Benson County Director of Tax Equalization for parcel data, assessed values. Benson County Recorder for recorded deeds, mortgages, liens — recording fees per NDCC §11-18-05 (https://www.ndlegis.gov/cencode/t11c18.pdf). Online land records may be limited; in-person at Minnewaukan courthouse. Tax payment via Benson County Treasurer. ND Open Records Act (NDCC §44-04-18). Property fraud alert may not be available in small county. Devils Lake Journal for regional coverage. ND State Tax Commissioner (https://www.tax.nd.gov/) for ad valorem info.
📊 Public Data Sources for Elgin, ND
Aggregated from federal agencies (DOJ, FBI, EPA, IRS, CFPB, HHS-OIG, FDIC, NPPES) and local arrest feeds. All sources public-domain.
🔎 Crime Data & Public Safety Sources
Direct lookups · Elgin, ND · external links open in new tab
Official Crime Statistics & Registries
.GOVFBI Crime Data Explorer
Official UCR / NIBRS crime stats for ND
.GOVNSOPW (Sex Offender Registry)
DOJ — search all 50 state registries
.GOVBureau of Justice Statistics
DOJ's primary criminal-justice data agency
.GOVCDC WISQARS
Injury, violence & fatality stats by county
.GOVUS Marshals 15 Most Wanted
Federal fugitives
.GOVATF Most Wanted
Firearms, arson & explosives fugitives
Interactive Crime Maps
Federal Agency Lookups (ND)
.GOVEPA ECHO
Environmental violations & enforcement by facility
.GOVNPPES NPI Registry
Search healthcare providers in ND
.GOVFDIC BankFind
FDIC-insured banks in ND
.GOVCFPB Consumer Complaints
Financial-product complaints database
.GOVOFAC Sanctions Search
US Treasury sanctions list
.GOVSEC EDGAR
Public-company filings in ND
.GOVIRS Tax-Exempt Search
501(c)(3) nonprofit lookups
.GOVUS Census Bureau
Demographics & statistics for ND
🏥 Healthcare Providers (NPPES) 8
City of Elgin, ND
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| JACOBSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL CARE CENTER | ELGIN |
| GEORGE S. HSU | ELGIN |
| ECONOMY DRUG INC | ELGIN |
| JACOBSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL CARE CENTER | ELGIN |
| JACOBSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL CARE CENTER | ELGIN |
| FAMILY VISION CLINIC LLC | ELGIN |
| JACOBSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL CARE CENTER | ELGIN |
| JACOBSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL CARE CENTER | ELGIN |
🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 5
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| ELGIN CITY OF | ELGIN |
| ELGIN CITY OF | ELGIN |
| ELGIN, CITY OF | ELGIN |
| MEYER RANCH | ELGIN |
| STRATA CONCRETE-ELGIN | ELGIN |
💰 CFPB Consumer Complaints 6
Statewide (ND) — CFPB data not available below state level
| Date | Company | Issue |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-20 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-20 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Problem with a company's investigati |
| 2026-05-19 | PREFERRED CREDIT INC | Took or threatened to take negative |
| 2026-05-18 | Experian Information S | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-17 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Improper use of your report |
| 2026-05-17 | Experian Information S | Improper use of your report |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
City of Elgin, ND
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 11
Direct from ND state + federal sources · no aggregators
Federal Agency
FTC and States Act Against Hims & Hers for Deceptive and Unlawful Privacy Practices
Jul 29, 2026
doj_news
Fraud Division Resolves Fraud Investigation of Eye Care Group Under New Corporate Enforcement Policy; Health Care Executive Charged for Alleged Fraud and Kickbacks
Jul 29, 2026
Federal Agency
Nuclear Waste Cleanup: DOE Needs to Better Use End State Contracts to Achieve Intended Results
Jul 29, 2026
Federal Agency
Nuclear Waste Cleanup: DOE Is Missing Opportunities to Apply Lessons from Other Countries That Could Reduce Risks and Costs
Jul 29, 2026
Federal Agency
Transportation Worker Identification Credential: Actions Needed to Address Maritime Security Risks
Jul 28, 2026
Federal Agency
US Department of Labor recovers $613K for 46 workers denied minimum wage, overtime by Minnesota restaurant
Jul 28, 2026
Sources: state appellate courts, state AGs, DOJ, SEC, FTC, FDA, DOL, Federal Reserve, OCC, and more. Direct from .gov — never aggregated.
Recent News in Elgin
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Almont man dies after ATV rollover in Grant County
A 75-year-old Almont man died Monday after the four-wheeler he was riding overturned on a minimum maintenance road in Grant County, according to the North Dakota State Patrol.
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Man dies in four-wheeler crash in southwest North Dakota
A man was killed while driving a four-wheeler in a rural area of southwest North Dakota, the North Dakota Highway Patrol reported. According to a release, a 75-year-old Almont man …
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Highway Patrol identifies North Dakota man killed in four-wheeler rollover
The North Dakota Highway Patrol has identified the man killed in a four-wheeler rollover crash Monday, July 20, near Almont. According to a release, William Bahm, 75, of ...